Deribit Continues Acquisition Talks with Kraken Despite Earlier Reports

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Deribit Continues Acquisition Talks with Kraken Despite Earlier Reports

Deribit, a cryptocurrency options exchange, is still in discussions with Kraken regarding a potential acquisition. This follows earlier reports suggesting Kraken had abandoned the deal.

Key points:

  • Deribit is working with FT Partners to evaluate takeover bids.
  • CEO Luuk Strijers dismissed the notion of a takeover.
  • Deribit could be valued between $4 billion and $5 billion.
  • Coinbase is also reportedly interested in Deribit.
  • Deribit holds a leading position in digital asset options trading, which attracts interest from exchanges like Kraken.

Original publication

Authors credited by the source: Ian Allison, Omkar Godbole, Will Canny

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